Meet Our Staff

Paul Roh

PT, DPT, CAFS, MOT | Senior Executive Officer   Email Paul

Paul’s interest in physical therapy grew from his own injuries growing up. He has always had a passion to help others and a fascination with the human body and how it works. Paul finds himself at home when treating his patients and enjoys helping them reach their maximum performance levels. In his free time, Paul enjoys playing basketball and managing a non-profit youth sports organization.

Brendan Turpin

PT, DPT   Email Brendan

Brennan Taylor

PT, DPT   Email Brennan

Callie Kennedy

MOT, OTR/L  Email Callie

Gavin Kam

PT, DPT    Email Gavin

A University of Hawaii at Manoa and University of the Incarnate Word alum, Gavin brings passion to physical therapy. Hailing from Torrance, California, Gavin thrives on blending therapeutic expertise with personal interests. Whether on the basketball court, in the kitchen, or on a hiking trail, Gavin finds joy in the balance. Committed to holistic well-being, Gavin aims to make a positive impact through my profession and diverse pursuits.

Kenzie Saleh

OTD, OTR/L, HTC, PAMS   Email Kenzie

Born and raised in Orange County, Kenzie earned her bachelor’s in Kinesiology from Chapman University and her degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. Her interests include the beach, working out, going to Disneyland, and being a cat mom & plant parent. Kenzie is excited to be part of the team and help others return to the things they love.

Leo Kuo

PT, DPT   Email Leo

Leo was born in Taiwan and moved to Southern California around 13 years old. He became interested in physical therapy because it had helped him to recover from many different injuries when playing sports. Leo loves physical therapy’s active treatment approach allowing people to move better and return to pain free activity. Outside of working as a physical therapist, Leo enjoys playing and watching basketball, weight lifting, and is learning to play the piano.

Maddison Simmons

PT, DPT   Email Maddison

Maddie’s passion for physical therapy stems from her ballet training, where she developed a deep understanding of movement and body mechanics. She holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Chapman University where she learned to combine her dance expertise with therapeutic skills. Maddie is dedicated to helping others recover and return to doing what they love. In her free time, Maddie enjoys going to the beach, hiking, camping, and spending time with her Australian shepherd, Kona.

Mariah King

PT, DPT, CAFS, RYT | Lead Physical Therapist   Email Mariah

Mariah was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico where she earned her bachelor’s at the University of New Mexico. In 2015 she moved to San Diego and completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy at San Diego State University and is passionate about working with pediatrics and using functional movement to treat patients of all ages. Mariah has always lived an active lifestyle with a history of playing soccer, track, and tennis. She now enjoys hiking, running, golfing, and yoga.

Michael Vuong

PT, DPT   Email Michael

Michael first encountered physical therapy at the age of twelve after a motor vehicle accident. Thanks to his time in rehabilitation, he was able to walk again and regain mobility of his entire left side. This sparked a passion to also help others with their recovery through physical therapy. Michael first earned his Bachelors in Kinesiology at California State University Fullerton, and then he achieved his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Chapman University. He loves developing a close bond with his patients and strives to find innovative ways to manage their pain and improve their quality of life. In his free time Michael likes spending time with his wife, puppy, and friends, playing basketball and pickleball, and going on new food adventures.

Riley Kerr

PT, DPT, ATC   Email Riley

Riley’s passion for physical therapy began in high school after his own personal experiences recovering from injuries while playing lacrosse. He earned dual degrees in Athletic Training and Exercises and Sports Science from Oregon State University and his graduate degree from Chapman University. Riley genuinely believes in the healing power of movement and exercise. Outside of the clinic, catch him exploring local (or not-so-local) breweries or watching Anaheim Ducks hockey!

Samuel Herringshaw

PT, DPT   Email Samuel

Born and raised in Kentucky, Sam values building a personalized community through the connections he makes through treatment. Sam’s motivation for physical therapy originated from the combination of an active lifestyle and medicine that few other professions offer. Outside of physical therapy, Sam enjoys playing soccer, volleyball, and any other sport his friends will join, as well as hiking, traveling, reading, and cooking at home.

Stephanie Nailon

OTD, OTR/L   Email Stephanie

Stephanie was born and raised in Orange County and has a deep passion for occupational therapy. She earned her bachelor’s from Cal State Fullerton and doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, dancing, reading, and being a cat mom.

Tritia Herrera

MOT, OTR/L, CHT   Email Tritia

Tritia is a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) and specializes in treating individuals with complex musculoskeletal and neurological injuries and fabricating custom orthoses. She provides compassionate patient centered care to help people recover their functional priorities and resume activities that they love. When she is not treating in the clinic, Tritia enjoys going to concerts, hanging out with friends, and spending time with her dog Artie. 

Tyler Clem

PT, DPT   Email Tyler

Tyler pursued the physical therapy path in hopes of serving others and utilizing personal connections with people in order to do so. He has a specific interest in treating young athletes and making sure they are educated on how to take care of their bodies for the future. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys playing basketball and soccer. In the winter you can catch him snow skiing, and in the summer he’s at the lake water skiing. 

Tyler Isa

PT, DPT   Email Tyler

Tyler’s passion for physical therapy began when he first experienced it as a patient following a sports injury. The selfless care and dedication to achieving his goals provided by his physical therapist inspired him to want to provide this same care to others. Tyler went on to complete his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. Today, Tyler prides himself on establishing genuine connections with his patients and providing individualized treatments to people of all ages and diagnoses. Outside of the clinic, Tyler enjoys playing basketball, lifting weights, and collecting sneakers.

Navid Hannanvash

PT, DPT, CSCS, FMR, CAFS, FAFS, AT Ret. | Co-Founder

Navid is the driving force behind SoCal Elite Physical Therapy’s 1-on-1 patient model. He and Paul Roh opened SoCal Elite after working in the industry for some years prior and witnessing frequent sub-par patient care. Their goal? To give each patient a full hour of quality treatment and attention by a provider, without exception. For over a decade Navid grew and developed the next generation of leadership at SoCal Elite Physical Therapy. Now, he uses his experience and expertise to guide other organizations to success. He enjoys spending time with his wife (Alexandra) and dogs (Juicy and Freckles).